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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.92, 264.90 and 140.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.92, 264.90 and 140.92 is: 211.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.92 : 264.90 = 140.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.92/264.90 = 140.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.92x = 264.90 × 140.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.92x = 37,329.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,329.71/176.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.00

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